29 May 2019 · Delegated
1, Fistard Grove, Fistard, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5hj
Permission was granted for two extensions at 1 Fistard Grove, Port St Mary: an extension above the existing attached garage and a single-storey extension at the rear of the property. The property is a modern two-storey detached house with an attached garage, set within a close of similar dwellings off Fistard Road on the outskirts of Port St Mary. The planning officer assessed the proposal against its effect on the character and appearance of the area, its impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety. The application was approved by delegated decision, with one condition attached.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 29 May 2019. The officer recommended approval, and the key planning issues considered were the effect on the character and appearance of the area, impact on neighbouring properties, and parking and highway safety.
General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
